Bradley is a rising star, and he just happens to be a good fit in Philadelphia. He's tough and defensive-minded, seemingly comfortable enough his own skin to withstand criticism from media and fans.

View full sizeSeattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, center, stands on the field during NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Renton, Wash. Bradley is on the the list of possible candidates for the Philadelphia Eagles head coaching job to replace Andy Reid. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

And, oh yeah, he's performed a complete overhaul of the Seahawks' defense. The Seahawks were one of the hottest teams in the NFL in the second half, closing the regular season with five straight wins by an average margin of 26 points.

The Seahawks were a very good unit under Bradley last season, ranking in the top 10 in the NFL in total defense for the first time since 1997. They've taken it to a new level this season, leading the league in scoring defense (15.3 ppg) and ranking fourth in total defense (306.2 ypg).

While the Eagles' offense is in dire need of repair, Bradley is perhaps the best candidate to lead a sudden turnaround. Philadelphia's defense has underperformed with a group of highly talented, highly paid stars.

Fix that group and you're well on your way to improving that 4-12 record.

Despite acquisitions such as Nnamdi Asomugha, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and DeMeco Ryans, the Eagles ranked near the bottom of the NFL in scoring defense (27.8 ppg) and had the fewest takeaways (15) in the NFC.

That's a situation well within Bradley's expertise to fix, and quickly.

If the glowing words of Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll are true, then Bradley would also have no problem surrounding himself with a quality staff. The same couldn't be said for Andy Reid his final two seasons in Philadelphia.

"He's got a way of reaching people and touching people and getting the best out of them, coaches and players alike," Carroll told ESPN.com this week.

"I've told people I've talked to in the last week or so, if you interview him, there's a good chance you'll hire him. He'll walk in [to the interview] and take over the room."

Bradley is the eighth, and probably not the last, coaching candidate the Eagles will interview. And if his Seahawks keep plowing through the NFL playoffs, there's a possibility he can't be hired until after the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.

It might take some patience, but Bradley is the right guy for the job.